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How Minnesota's lack of technology education contributes to tech job gap

How Minnesota's lack of technology education contributes to tech job gap

Two Minnesota technology experts joined MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about why giant companies are laying off so many workers, and what’s being done to address the gap between open tech jobs and a lack of skilled workers in our state.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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Residents rally to save old Homer town hall building

Old buildings can carry a lot of meaning for some people. That's why a group in Homer Township near Winona, Minn. is organizing to save their old town hall building. Jeanne Nelson is a retired schoolteacher who lives in Homer. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her efforts and why the building is so special to her.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Jury selection begins in Minnesota lawsuit against e-cigarette company Juul

Jury selection begins in Minnesota lawsuit against e-cigarette company Juul

Jury selection begins in the state of Minnesota’s lawsuit against e-cigarette company Juul and tobacco giant Altria, which used to own part of Juul. Out of dozens of states that sued Juul beginning in 2019, Minnesota is the only one that did not settle.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Legislature sets out to build a budget  — a big one

Legislature sets out to build a budget  — a big one

A slew of bills that would make up the next two-year budget will be released this week. The Legislature will aim to pass initial versions in April and deliver final agreements to Gov. Tim Walz in May.
by Brian Bakst

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Lawmakers introduce legislation to ease first time homebuying

If you’re trying to buy a home in the Twin Cities, prices last month cooled a bit, much like the temperatures. But they’re still up a couple thousand dollars from a year ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Bayport riverside residents prepare for possible flooding

Bayport riverside residents prepare for possible flooding

The National Weather Service said major flooding is likely in several areas of Minnesota this year. In the town of Bayport, just south of Stillwater, residents who live close to the St. Croix River are doing what they can now to prepare for high water.
by Mark Zdechlik

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'You belong here': Minnesota House passes trans health refuge bill

'You belong here': Minnesota House passes trans health refuge bill

The proposal would grant legal protections for transgender youth and family members who come to Minnesota seeking gender-affirming health care.
by Dana Ferguson

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